WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association has released its November 2013 Printing-Writing Paper Report.

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments were down 6 percent in November compared to November 2012. Total printing-writing inventory levels increased 4 percent from October.

Additional key findings:

November coated free sheet (CFS) papers shipments decreased 13 percent compared to November 2012, with YTD shipments through November down 2 percent relative to 2012 levels. Exports of CFS were down 5 percent compared to the first 10 months of 2012.

Uncoated free sheet (UFS) paper shipments decreased 4 percent in November, with year-to-date shipments lagging 2012 levels by 2 percent. UFS inventories increased 7 percent from October to November.

November uncoated mechanical (UM) paper shipments increased 14 percent compared to 2012 and down 8 percent YTD compared to the same period in 2012. Year-over-year imports of UM through October were up 8 percent, with exports also exceeding 2012 levels by 8 percent.

Coated mechanical (CM) shipments in November decreased 10 percent compared to November 2012. Shipments of CM were down 10 percent for the year in 2013. Exports of CM increased 24 percent in October.

The complete report with detailed tables, charts, and historical data can be purchased by contacting Caroline Nealon at [email protected] or 202-463-2448.